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Wen’s Kitchen

3.6 (65 reviews)
Closed • 5:30 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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This is the beautiful entrance! You can tell this building is historic if you go inside!

Omg the food here was delicious! I loved the sesame chicken, the shrimp fried rice and the delicious chicken and corn soup! The pricing was affordable and I even ordered some Salt and pepper chicken wings to go, which my sister ended up snatching up! I would definitely go back again since they were one of the few Chinese restaurants open late night, mind you, I went and dined in at around 11pm. Tell me that's not worth it! Oh and also, I do not drink alkie so this is a legit review. Worth it. Only thing I'd change is that we have to order through QR code at the table and it makes it difficult to customize anything (the site they use is a little limited) and well since we are in the TL, the customer service may be off. Nonetheless, the food was delish! They're also on Uber Eats

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Evan W.

Great late night spot on Polk street! great for post bar or pot night out meal. amazing chinese food and great service!

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Anh T.

My friend and I came here on a late weekend night, and we're glad this place is open this late! While there was originally no one when we walked in, the restaurant soon filled with a few groups even at 10:30PM. They had comfortable seating with beautiful scenic paintings across the wall, along with some TVs across the corner of the walls. We ordered the through QR codes their Signature Fried Rice and Signature Chow Mein with beef. The order came out within 15 minutes, and the portions were large! Nevertheless, we were able to finish our meal even with only two people. The chow mein was greasier than what I would have liked it to be, but it was as good as the fried rice. For a late night spot, Wen's Kitchen is worth trying!

Diego B.

Average Chinese joint. Felt like the portions were kind of small for the price, but the location is spacious and nice. Service is mostly self-serve. Scan the QR code at the table, order and pay through your phone.

Dominic R.

Do not expect a dining experience here. This restaurant is more designed for takeout. When you enter, the proprietor directs you to take a seat and order from a QR code. You order and pay from your phone. There is no service per se so don't waste your money on a tip. She wasn't very helpful with questions I had regarding the menu and I selected the wrong item. It wasn't quite the atmosphere we were looking for so we changed the order to takeout and left. The food itself is not bad but a bit greasier than I prefer. Just don't get your expectations up for a dining experience. It's best for late night grub, takeout or delivery.

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honestly the food wasn't bad, but on the pricer end. wish the hk pan fried noodle had more sauce, and the wontons in chilli oil were more in a chilli sauce. shrimp was pretty fresh tho

Crystal G.

First time I went to this place I was drunk out of my mind. Went for a late night snack to sober up. I swear I don't remember much of the night BUT let me tell you I remember the honey walnut prawns!!! Everything I had was good, but I couldn't get the taste of the prawns off my mind. For weeks I've been craving them and wondering if they were really as good as I remember, or if I was just really drunk. So last night my boyfriend and I drove back to the city to for these damn honey walnut prawns. And I can confirm, THEY ARE THE BEST FREAKING HONEY WALNUT PRAWNS IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. Ordering is through your phone, super easy. Service is also quick. If you're even on Polk street and need some eats I recommend stopping by Wen's Kitchen for sure!

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Food taste great Server was polite Enjoyed the setting and atmosphere of the room Terrible neighborhood however

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We happened upon this on accident. Wen's was soooooo good! It was very easy to order on our phones, they're open late, and delicious.

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